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Professional Master of Science and Engineering Management (PMSEM)

MSU’s Professional Master of Science and Engineering Management (PMSEM) degree is a 30-credit interdisciplinary graduate program that helps working professionals bridge the gap between science and engineering and business management in the workplace. Students complete 15 credits of foundational coursework and an additional 15 credits based on their educational needs. There is also a 12 credit graduate certificate option available.

This program provides professionals with an alternative to the traditional research-oriented M.S. degree in the sciences or engineering or a strictly business-focused M.B.A. At the core of the program are foundation courses in business and technical management that are relevant to today’s business world and highly valued by industry. Students can choose elective coursework that is most relevant to their career goals.The degree may be completed in two years and is designed to accommodate the unique needs and schedules of working professionals.

Coursework and instructors come from MSU’s renowned Colleges of Business, Engineering and Letters & Science. This program will prepare professionals for success at the management or executive level in the rapidly changing business environment of the 21st Century.

Professional Master of Science and Engineering Management Requirements:

Fill out a Graduate School Application online (submit a $60 non-refundable application fee). During the online application process, you will be asked to submit the following items:

Bachelors degree in a science or engineering field

2 or more years of full-time employment in a science or engineering industry and a letter of recommendation from the employer OR Graduate Record Exam (GRE) with a minimum score of approximately 30.

3.0 undergraduate GPA

Official Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (Transcripts with degrees awarded from MSU are not required).

2 letters of recommendation

Narrative of goals and interest in obtaining PMSEM degree

Resume

Curriculum

The electives that may be taken depend on the degree track you are accepted into. There are three tracks - Construction Engineering Management, Land Resources Environmental Sciences, and the Independent track. Students must petition to change tracks.

Construction Engineering Management Track

Students will take 15 credits in topics such as quality management, construction industry law, productivity and more. These courses can be taken fully online.

This track leverages the foundation course topics and further develops the civil or construction engineer’s technical knowledge base. The track’s core courses focus on specific needs of the construction industry and the executive’s role for addressing those needs inside a successful construction company. The 3 credit professional paper is a required capstone course which allows the student to apply concepts learned to their current job situation.

Land Resources Environmental Sciences Track

Students will take 15 credits in topics such as environmental risk management, watershed hydrology, landscape and ecosystem management and more. These courses can be taken fully online.

Programs are specifically adapted to each graduate student and often address processes at multiple scales through well-integrated, multi-disciplinary efforts. Understanding is developed through targeted advanced coursework tailored to the student.

Individually Designed Track

Students will work with their adviser to select elective courses from their field, such as biology, chemistry, computer science, earth sciences, engineering, mathematics, physics, statistics or others deemed relevant. Online courses may be available; depending on the student’s individualized plan, on-campus coursework may be required. Any course from the list below may be included. Other courses may be included with adviser permission.

Certificates

PMSEM graduate certificates are a 12- 15 credit option for professionals who would like additional business and science and engineering content but who are not yet looking for the full master's degree. The certificate can be utilized as part of the full master's degree at a later time. Core business coursework in the certificate is online but elective courses may be either online or on campus.

Graduate Certificate in Science and Engineering Business Management

The focus of this certificate is business management processes. The 9 credit Leading and Managing the Human and Financial Enterprise course is required. The remaining 3 credits of electives will be determined with adviser approval. The required course is online but electives may require campus attendance.

Graduate Certificate in Science and Engineering Project Management

The focus of this certificate is project management. The 6 credit Leading the Technical Enterprise course is required. The remaining 6 credits of electives will be determined with advisor approval. The required course is online but electives may require campus attendance.

Professional Practice of Architecture Graduate Certificate

The Professional Practice of Architecture Graduate Certificate is designed to build the next generation of leaders in the professional practice of architecture. Creative skills for managing people, projects and budgets can transform a talented individual into a leader in the profession. This 9 month, 15-credit online program will give you the foundation of solid business skills while you explore creative and visionary ways to think about the contemporary practice of architecture. This certificate is online.